Gas leak investigated at residential townhouse, Ashburn VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders investigated a reported gas leak at a townhouse near Blanco Terrace and Piebald Square. Gas odor was detected inside, believed to originate from the main line outside the residence. Crews checked exterior and interior meters, finding a minor crack on the meter with gas smell outside but normal readings inside. Occupants were advised to evacuate as a precaution. No hazardous gas levels were detected.
Audio|Heard on: Loudoun County Combined Fire Rescue
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04:42
Transcript:
00:36
Reported inside gas leak near Blanco Terrace.
00:43
Fire engines, tower, medics, and safety units responded to 23703 Blanco Terrace near Piebald Square.
00:59
Call came from the site.
01:37
Gas odor inside the house believed to come from the main line outside.
01:45
Advised occupants to evacuate; assignment completed.
02:20
Three-story townhouse in normal condition; crews pulled past and began investigation.
03:28
Walking around three-story building; smell of gas on exterior only.
03:38
Gas readings showed zero hazardous gases.
03:54
Meter readings normal with no elevated oxygen levels.
04:16
Crew used soap and water to check meter area; smelled gas outside the meter.
04:35
Meter has minor crack; house smells of gas but meter shows no leak inside.
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Location mentioned:
Blanco Terrace, Ashburn, VA 20148
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